Sam Mayer will go away Haas Manufacturing facility Crew on the finish of the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Elements Sequence season with plans to return to JR Motorsports (JRM).
Mayer will pilot the No. 1 JRM Chevrolet, and beforehand drove for the Earnhardt-owned crew from 2021 by means of 2024. Starkey will function his main sponsor for almost all of the 2027 season.
“I’m trying ahead to working with Sam once more,” mentioned crew co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. “JRM and Sam know tips on how to win races collectively and it’s my perception that Sam has improved as a driver since our previous relationship. I respect Sam’s eagerness to win, and I do know he’s excited to get again within the constructing and get to work. We’re additionally excited to welcome Starkey to the crew and look ahead to constructing a robust relationship and carrying out nice issues collectively.”
Mayer at present drives the No. 41 for the Haas Manufacturing facility Crew, and sits fifth within the 2026 Chase standings. He has eight profession wins on the secondary stage of NASCAR, with seven of these coming as a JRM driver. In 2023, he positioned third within the championship with JR Motorsports with 4 wins throughout that season alone, which is the most effective displaying of his profession up to now.
“I’m actually completely satisfied to be again with JR Motorsports and again behind the wheel of the No. 1 Chevrolet,” mentioned Sam Mayer. “I’m actually grateful to proceed my profession with the group that gave me my begin and grateful to Starkey for being an unimaginable associate and for his or her continued help in my racing profession. There’s nonetheless some racing left to do that 12 months and I’m targeted on that, however I can’t wait to get the 2027 season underway at Daytona with JRM.”
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